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"A new book aimed at helping
skaters prepare psychologically for training and competition has been written by
Choeleen Loundagin, a former competitive figure skater with a master's degree in
sports psychology. Entitled The Inner Champion,
the book is clearly written, easy to understand, and organized in a
fill-in-the-blank workbook fashion designed to help the skater work through and
keep track of his or her goals and progress.
The book's nine chapters address the following topics: mental skills: what they are and how to develop them; goal setting: why they're important and how to set realistic goals; self-talk and confidence: using positive vs. negative thought, how to improve confidence; activation control and peak performance: determining your optimal energy level, plus relaxation and energizing techniques; imagery: what it is, how it works, how to practice it; attention focus control: evaluating and improving your ability to remain focused; and using mental skills to enhance healing and comebacks, deal with pain, and for tests and competitions." Skater's Edge Magazine |
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"The Inner Champion encourages skaters to think and write about various feelings in a typical workbook format. The supervision of a parent or coach would be necessary to insure proper completion of assignments. The manual is written for all ages but some of the vocabulary seems to be appropriate for ages 11 and up (grade 5). A glossary defines more complex words and concepts. What I liked most about the manual is its organization. The table of contents and index are very detailed which makes for easy reference. Within each section, the layout is well spaced and highlighted in bold letters, italics and underlined which makes skimming the material very easy. In terms of information, the manual covers many topics in a simple, easy to
understand way for skaters, parents, and coaches. I think coaches could present
one section to their students every week in a class format and achieve very fine
results. The sections I found most useful and informative covered goal setting
and attentional focus control. I very highly recommend this manual as a mental
learning tool." |
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"The Inner Champion
is great! It has been so helpful to my skating. Now that I have learned how to use my
mind as a tool, I can enjoy myself so much more. I recommend this book to every
athlete!!!!" USA Skater "This is a wonderful, easy-to-read, 'makes a lot of sense'
guide to using your mind to get where you want to go! The truth in this book
will help anyone become a better skater (or anything else that you want to
become!). If it can help me (and it did!), it can help you! Don't be surprised
to see me at future competitions as a Champion...thanks to this book! It has
helped me gain confidence and improve my performance in every way!"
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